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i saw this film at the film festival here (toronto) in september, at 8am on a rainy tuesday. perhaps it was the time of day, or the weather, but the film made an impact on me. it hit me, in that overwhelming way in which you wish all films did. i thought the performances by thewlis and newton were powerfully subtle, and bertolucci's direction and dialogue were restrained, in a way which makes the film a haunting experience.
bertolucci rightfully presumes that the audience knows, or can at least relate to, what the characters are going through, so he wastes no time in delving into the issues by way of dialogue. instead, bertolucci shows and doesn't tell... and it works wonderfully, in my humble opinion. check it out, as soon as it gets to you
score /10
goodsoldier 2 June 1999
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